Here is a link to a rare interview with Niels Arden Oplev the Danish director of 
"Girl with The Dragon tattoo".He says that he endeavored to follow the book as closely as was possible. 
I loved the Scandinavian cinematography,a breath of fresh air. 
  
Budget for the Swedish film was $13 million , Hollywood's version two years latter is not even half as good and cost them $90 million!
 
 
www.charlierose.com/watch/50049939